Launch Week kicks off Friday [Video]

SIOUX CITY — Iowa’s West Coast Initiative’s annual Launch Week, which promotes innovation and entrepreneurship, kicks off Friday.

The public is invited to Uncommon Grounds, 615 Brown St., in Sloan for “Rural Business Blender” at 9 a.m. Business owners from In The Stands Apparel and Uncommon Grounds will share their entrepreneurial journeys.

Launch week continues at 12 p.m. on Nov. 19 with the “Small Biz Boost: Effective Marketing Strategies” workshop at Design West, 1014 Design Place, in Sioux City. Moon Media will present how to build a strong brand, reach a target audience and boost sales for small businesses. 

From 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 20, local business professionals will gather for “Biz Brew” at Wise I Brewing Company, 15 Second St. Northeast, in Le Mars. The event brings people together who are interested in fostering a startup community and creating a positive environment for businesses to grow. 

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